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Pleasantville, NY
Schools
Superintendent Resigns In Pleasantville: Here's What's Next For District
A leadership transition is on the horizon for a Westchester school district. Pleasantville Union Free School District Superintendent Dr. Tina DeSa will resign from her role effective Monday, June 30, the district’s Board of Education announced following its meeting on Tuesday, June 3. In a message to families, DeSa reflected on her nearly four-year tenure with the district, expressing gratitude for the relationships she’s built and the work accomplished during her time as superintendent. "When I look at what we have accomplished together, I am extremely proud of the work that h…
Long Beach, NY
Schools
Lawrence School District Insider, Accomplice Steered $2M In Contracts To Sham Company: DA
A former top official in a Long Island school district turned the school’s emergency HVAC needs into a massive payday, prosecutors alleged. Scott Unger, 65, the former facilities director for the Lawrence Union Free School District, and his alleged co-conspirator Joseph Greenblatt, 59, were both indicted on corruption charges by a Nassau County grand jury on Wednesday, June 4. Unger and Greenblatt created a fake HVAC company, SDF Service Plus, and used Unger’s influence within the district to secure emergency contracts, all while pretending Unger had no connection to the business, prosecuto…
Southington, CT
Schools
Southington Students Charged After Setting School Laptops On Fire In Dangerous TikTok Trend
Two Connecticut high school students have been arrested and charged after police said they triggered an evacuation last week by causing their school-issued laptops to produce toxic smoke as part of a viral social media trend, according to reports. Southington High School was evacuated on Wednesday, May 7, after two teens reportedly inserted metal objects into the laptops’ ports, causing the electrical components inside to spark and catch fire, Southington police said. The dangerous trend is known as the "Chromebook Challenge." Multiple schools in Connecticut have been evacuated or disrupted…
White Plains, NY
Schools
These Westchester School Districts Holding Early Dismissal, Cancelled Afterschool Activities
The following school districts have scheduled early dismissals and canceled afterschool activities on Friday, Dec. 20 as snowy conditions prepare to blanket the region. Westchester County: Peekskill City School District, dismissing one hour early Lakeland Central School District, dismissing one hour early Hendrick Hudson School District, dismissing one hour early North Salem Central School District, dismissing one hour early Yorktown Central School District, dismissing one hour early Bedford Central School District, dismissing one hour early Somers Central School District,…
Mount Vernon, NY
Schools
Proposed School Closures, Reconfiguration Considered In Mount Vernon District
Administrators in a Westchester school district have unveiled plans that could see the closure of three schools as part of a broader effort to reorganize district buildings amid declining enrollment and fiscal distress. During a town hall meeting on Friday, Dec. 6, Mount Vernon City School District officials discussed reconfiguration options that include the potential closures of Cecil H. Parker School, Mount Vernon Honor Academy, and Mount Vernon Leadership Academy. The session, held at Graham School and on Zoom, marked the second community forum on the topic, district officials said…
Aston-Brookhaven, PA
Schools
Philly Schools Dismissing Early Due To Heat Wave
Sixty-three Philadelphia schools will dismiss classes early on Tuesday and Wednesday due to a heat wave, authorities said. The school district on Monday, Aug. 26 announced school will close three hours early on those days due to hot temperatures in the forecast. Schools will adequate air-conditioning will remain open.
Mamaroneck, NY
Police & Fire
School Employee Hospitalized After Explosion At Maintenance Building In Mamaroneck
A 69-year-old man from the Hudson Valley was injured in an explosion inside a school district maintenance building in Westchester that also caused a small fire. The incident happened on Tuesday, Aug. 13 just before 1:20 p.m., when an oil tank explosion was reported at a Mamaroneck School District maintenance building and garage at 119 Gertrude Ave., according to Lt. Mark Gatta of the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department. The building is located across from the Mamaroneck Avenue Elementary School. Arriving police and fire crews found that a vapor explosion had occurred,…
Ossining, NY
Obituaries
Nancy Lee (Oslund) Angelini, 83, of Ossining
Nancy Lee (Oslund) Angelini, 83, passed away on June 1, 2024. Nancy was born on September 19, 1940 and was a longtime resident of Ossining. Predeceased by her husband Frank Angelini, she is survived by her daughter Lori Ward; three grandchildren, Francesco, John, and Madison; and sister Ginny McDowell (Jim). Nancy was formerly employed at the Ossining Union Free School District. She had a lifetime passion for golf and you could often find her playing or watching the sport. A graveside memorial will be held Saturday, June 8, at Sleepy Hol…
Albany, NY
Schools
$12M For Electric School Buses Awarded To 6 Capital Region Districts
A half dozen school districts in the region will receive over $12 million in federal funding to pay for electric school buses. Six districts, located in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Montgomery, and Warren counties, were awarded nearly $12,080,000 in federal rebate funding through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Clean School Bus Program. The program is meant to help underserved districts transition to low or no emission buses without overburdening local taxpayers, Sen. Chuck Schumer’s office said. “This $12+ million federal boost will help power schools in the Capital Regio…
Rivertowns, NY
News
Superintendent, Security Specialist Stole From Greenburgh-Graham District, DA Says
A former superintendent and security system specialist face corruption charges after allegedly stealing thousands from the Westchester school district they served and using the funds to buy luxury items for themselves, officials announced. Former Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent Oliver Levy, age 55, and the district's former security specialist, Surendra Kumar, age 47, were both arrested and arraigned on Thursday, May 30 in connection with the scheme, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office and New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli ann…
North Hunterdon, NJ
Schools
NJ School Closings: These Districts Have Early Dismissals Ahead Of Snow Storm
School districts across New Jersey have begun announcing schedule changes for Friday, Jan. 19, ahead of the second snow storm of the week. Parts of the state could see up to six inches of snow, expected to begin falling between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service said. The following districts have early dismissals: Cranford Dumont Franklin Lakes Hackensack Hanover Park Regional HS Lyndhurst Marlboro Maywood Millburn Mountainside North Arlington Oradell Parsippany-Troy Hills Pompton Lakes Rockaway Roselle Park Scotch Plains-Fanwood Totowa Warren Watchung/Watchung Hills R…
Mamaroneck, NY
Schools
New Superintendent Named At Mamaroneck Union Free School District
After a six-week nationwide search process, a school district in Westchester has named a new superintendent who will be arriving from a district in a neighboring state. The Mamaroneck Union Free School District has named Charles B. Sampson as its next superintendent, the district's school board announced on Tuesday, June 13. When he begins his position on Wednesday, Nov. 1, Sampson will replace Robert Shaps, who will be retiring in December 2023, district officials said. Sampson will be coming to the district from his current position as Superintendent of the Freehold…
Quincy, MA
Schools
Medway Students Single Out Wellesley Basketball Player During Varsity Game
A girls' varsity basketball game ended with a racist demonstration between two opposing high schools earlier this month, school officials said. Two Medway High School students knelt on the ground and raised their fists in a gesture associated with racial justice movements as a Wellesley High School student of color passed them on Friday, Dec. 9, according to a statement issued by the school district. Medway High is working with the Wellesley school to "engage in restorative practices focused on repairing the harm caused by this incident and fostering reconciliation between our s…
Allentown, PA
Schools
Threat Closes Middle School In Lehigh County
A Lehigh County school district canceled classes Thursday, Sept. 8 after a threat was made against a middle school, according to various news reports. In an email announcement to the school district, Superintendent Dr. Mark Madson said the message, received Wednesday, Sept. 7, threatened the students and staff at Orefield Middle School. District officials quickly decided to close the school since the bus parking garage is near the building.
Kingston, NY
Schools
School District In Hudson Valley Names New Superintendent
A school district in the Hudson Valley has just named a longtime educator in the region as its new superintendent. In Ulster County, the Marlboro Board of Education announced that it has appointed Michael Rydell as the district’s new superintendent of schools. He will be replacing Michael Brooks, who is retiring this summer. The appointment was made during a board meeting on Wednesday, July 6. "It concludes a nearly three-month superintendent search process, led by Orange-Ulster BOCES," the district said in a statement on the hiring. "The process, which sought to collect feedback fro…
Brentwood, NY
Schools
Four Long Island School Districts Rank In Top 10 Nationally
It’s no secret that Long Island is home to some of the nation’s finest public school districts. But which top the list? Each year, Niche issues its rankings of the top districts across the US, factoring in reviews from parents, students, and data from the US Department of Education. According to Niche, ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and other data. This year, four Long Island schools landed among the top 10 in the country, according to the new ranking. Third overall was Great…
Shelton, CT
News
Complaint Against Staff Member Under Investigation At School In Fairfield County
A Fairfield County high school is conducting an investigation and has hired an attorney after a complaint was made against a staff member. The complaint came from Brookfield High School regarding the staffer associated with the school's cheer team and contains allegations involving the well-being of students. The school district has hired an attorney to conduct an investigation of the allegations, officials with the school district said. "In all cases of allegations concerning student and staff safety, the district responds," Superintendent Dr. John W. Barile said in a statement. Barile w…
Englewood, NJ
News
Superintendent: Outsider Uttered Racial Epithet Used At High School Football Game In Oakland
The superintendent of the Ramapo Indian Hills School District said Wednesday that the person who uttered a racial slur against a visiting student from Englewood was an out-of-towner and not a district student. The word was used during last Friday night's varsity game visiting Dwight Morrow High School and host Indian Hills High School, they said. Police were notified, said Schools Indian Hills Schools Supt. Anthony Riscica. Riscica said he also reached out to school officials in Englewood. Everyone was leaving after the Indian Hills' varsity victory when "someone used the 'N' word toward…
Ridgewood, NJ
Schools
Covid-
19: North Jersey District Reports 8 More Cases, Bringing Total To 19 Since September
A North Jersey school district reported an additional eight COVID-19 cases in the last week. Since September, Ridgewood has reported 19 cases. The most recent cases were reported at the following schools: Nov. 13: One case at Hawes Elementary School linked to out-of-school exposure. No close contact was found and therefore only the individual and family members are quarantined. Nov. 12: One case at Somerville Elementary School linked to out-of-school exposure. No close contact was found and therefore only the individual and family members are quarantined. …
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Covid-
19: Positive Case Reported At School District In Westchester
There has been a new positive COVID-19 case in a Westchester school district. Someone at the William E. Cottle Elementary School in Tuckahoe has tested positive for the virus, Superintendent Amy Goodman wrote in a note to parents. It was not disclosed whether it was a student or staff member who tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, Sept. 11. Goodman said the person who tested positive for the virus is in a state-mandated quarantine and alerted students and staff members who were exposed through contact tracing.
Massapequa, NY
Schools
Covid-
19: Long Island School District Cuts Staff Amid Budget Gap Due To Lack Of State Aid
A Long Island school district is being forced to cut some staff members and make other cuts due to a lack of state aid in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Copiague Schools Superintendent Kathleen Bannon wrote a letter to families this week announcing that the district would be forced to make cuts due to the pandemic. “As you may be aware, in order to make up for a pandemic-related shortfall in the state budget, school districts across New York State were expected to prepare for a cut in their state aid,” she said. “On (Thursday), Aug. 20, the district received a state aid payment for the…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Schools
Covid-
19: Teachers From Westchester Express Concerns About Schools Reopening
With schools in New York set to physically reopen in September, some teachers in the Hudson Valley have shown trepidation about returning to the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this month, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state health officials announced that due to low COVID-19 infection rates statewide, all schools would be permitted to resume in-person learning, albeit with certain restrictions in place. All 749 New York school districts were instructed to provide the state with guidance on how they planned to reopen and handle potential remote learning, testing, and contac…
Newark, NJ
News
Nutley A.D. Suspended For Hitler Remark Also Accused Of Groping Student
The athletic director at Nutley High School who was suspended after praising Hitler's leadership skills during a talk in Madison last month had previously been accused of telling a student she had a "nice ass" and touching her inappropriately while coaching her at basketball. The student and her parents filed a lawsuit in 2017 alleging that, in January of that year, Joe Piro was teaching the girl to "box out," a defensive technique in basketball. Piro placed his hand on an "intimate spot" of the girl's body, the lawsuit states, before Piro grabbed the girl's hand and placed it on one o…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday
The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts on Tuesday, Jan. 8 as a result of the winter storm. Westchester County Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, two-hour delay ChappaquaCentral School District, two-hour delay Croton-Harmon School District, two-hour delay Harvey School, two-hour delay Hendrick Hudson School District, two-hour delay John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, two-hour delay Katonah-Lewisboro School District, two-hour del…
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
Long Road Ahead For Paramus Bus Crash Victim With Head Trauma
The road to recovery for a Paramus middle school boy who remained in critical condition after a horrific Route 80 school bus crash "will be very long and difficult," according to a LaunchGood campaign aimed at helping his family "in this month difficult time of need." Asher Majeed suffered severe head trauma and facial cuts in the accident that killed a 10-year-old girl and teacher while sending 43 other passengers -- nearly all children -- to the hospital. "This horrifying event has left our community completely devastated and heartbroken," says the campaign p…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Obituaries
Support Pours In For Family Of Hudson Valley Girl Killed In Storm
Support and words of comfort are pouring in for the family of the 11-year-old Newburgh girl killed during Tuesday's storm when a tree fell on the SUV in which she was a passenger. The girl’s mother had just parked at their Newburgh home when violent wind gusts toppled a tree and trapped the girl inside, police said. A GoFundMe page, set up by friends, has raised about $16,000 in just one day, with a goal of $8,000. The page identifies the young girl as Gina Garzon, a student in Newburgh, who had just made her first communion last Saturday. Donations will help the family cover funeral ex…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Lifestyle
Dutchess School Employees' Mail-Order Meds Mandate Concerns Pharmacies
By mid-summer, Dutchess County school district employees and retirees must get most of their prescription drugs delivered by mail to save their health consortium money. Area pharmacies fear the change will hurt local businesses. Most public school districts belong to the Dutchess Education Health Insurance Consortium. The consortium says the mail-order mandate could save $2.2 million a year. The consortium allows schools districts to join together and buy health insurance for their employees. Their group discount helps lower premiums. Consortium plan options cover active school workers…
New Rochelle, NY
News
New Rochelle City Hall Moving Downtown For First Time In 55 Years
New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson threw a curveball during his annual “State of the City” address, announcing that City Hall would be moving from its longtime home on North Avenue back to a new downtown address. With “the most ambitious downtown redevelopment in New Rochelle history” well underway in Westchester, Bramson announced on Thursday that City Hall would be relocated to a new site downtown, to the base of a high-rise development on Harrison Street. “(This move) will put the people’s house back in the heart of our city, right between Main Street and Huguenot Street, bringing employees…
Armonk, NY
Schools
Schools Announce Early Dismissals, Closures As Nor'easter Arrives
Taconic Closure, I-684 Crash Among Numerous Incidents On Slick Roadways The following school districts have announced delayed openings or closures for Friday, March 2 due to the Nor'easter moving through the area: Westchester Briarcliff Schools, early dismissal Byram Hills School District, early dismissal Chappaqua Central School District, early dismissal for high school, middle school; elementary schools are closed Croton-Harmon School District, early dismissal Greenburg-Graham Union Free School District, early dismissal Harvey School, closed Hendrick Hudson School District, closed …
Armonk, NY
Schools
Schools Announce Closures As Winter Storm Arrives
Storm Watch: Latest Update On Timing, Snow/Ice Totals The following school districts have announced delayed openings or closures for Wednesday, Feb. 7 due to the latest winter storm moving through the area: Westchester Ardsley Union Free School District, closed Bedford Central School District, closed Chappaqua Central School District, closed Croton-Harmon School District, closed Greenburg-Graham Union Free School District, closed Hackley School, closed Harvey School, closed Hastings-on-Hudson School District, closed Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District, two-hour del…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Catnip Cocktail, $4M Rembrandt Top Bergen County News This Week
These are the five stories that topped Bergen and Passaic county news this week at Daily Voice: CATNIP COCKTAIL: A driver was under the influence of a "catnip cocktail" when he suddenly jerked his car across several lanes of Route 23, said police who arrested him. REMBRANDT: What three Teaneck brothers thought was just another inheritance painting under the ping-pong table in their basement turned out to be a lost Rembrandt recently auctioned off at nearly $4 million, Fox Business reports. MAYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL? Maywood school officials “must seek alternative remedies,” after rejec…
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